<p><big><b>1. Some things never change</b></big>
<p>With all the offseason conversation about Russell Wilson, Percy Harvin and the supposedly revamped Seahawks offense, it was an old regular who proved he’s still the lynchpin of the Hawks’ attack.</p>
<p>Marshawn Lynch — who generated less buzz this offseason than Christine Michael, his supposed eventual replacement — ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries (and caught one pass for 14 yards), displaying his trademark physicality and looking fresh after a light workload in the preseason. Wilson and Harvin impressed — more on them in a moment — but Lynch reminded everybody that he is the engine that makes the Seahawks go.</p>
<p>The Hawks' ground attack totaled 207 yards on 37 carries and never let the Packers get back in the game once they fell behind.</p> less

<p><big><b>1. Some things never change</b></big>
<p>With all the offseason conversation about Russell Wilson, Percy Harvin and the supposedly revamped Seahawks offense, it was an old regular who proved he’s ... more

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<p><big><b>2. But sometimes change is good</b></big>
<p>Harvin had the kind of game the Seahawks brass must have been dreaming about when they traded for him before the 2013 draft. Whether it was catching passes from Wilson, running the ball or returning kicks, Harvin made a big impact, totaling 120 total yards on 14 touches.</p>
<p>Like we said <a href=“http://www.seattlepi.com/news/slideshow/Pick-6-Six-things-to-watch-Packers-at-Seahawks-92833/photo-6810550.php”>before the game</a>, Harvin gives the Seattle offense an explosive element it lacked before — but he also makes the rest of the unit better.</p>
<p>An example: In the first half, Harvin gashed the Packers defense with jet sweeps off of motion. In the second, the Hawks motioned Harvin and faked the ball to him while handing off to Lynch, who ran through gaping holes in the Green Bay D.</p> less

<p><big><b>2. But sometimes change is good</b></big>
<p>Harvin had the kind of game the Seahawks brass must have been dreaming about when they traded for him before the 2013 draft. Whether it was catching ... more

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<p><big><b>3. Run D came to play</b></big>
<p>Though the Green Bay offense is headed by all-world quarterback Aaron Rodgers and an excellent group of receiving options, it was second-year running back Eddie Lacy who was the main focus of the Seahawks' defense on Thursday.</p>
<p>Middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (14 tackles) and the rest of the Hawks D bottled up the 2013 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, holding him to just 34 yards on 12 carries and knocking him out of the game in the second half. In his absence, Rodgers was forced to throw a ton — particularly in the second half. And while his numbers were respectable enough (23-33 for 189 yards, one touchdown and one interception), the lack of any running threat made the Packers entirely one-dimensional. That wasn’t enough to get the job done against an excellent Seattle defense Thursday night.</p> less

<p><big><b>3. Run D came to play</b></big>
<p>Though the Green Bay offense is headed by all-world quarterback Aaron Rodgers and an excellent group of receiving options, it was second-year running back Eddie ... more

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<p><big><b>4. Boring night for Sherman</b></big>
<p>Pity poor Richard Sherman. After all, the All-Pro hardly got any action Thursday night, targeted just once by Rodgers and the Packers' arial attack.</p>
<p>That target, which resulted in a completion that was called back on a Green Bay penalty, won’t even show up in the stat book, which means you’ll have a hard time finding statistical evidence that Sherman played in the season-opening win.</p>
<p>But Sherman’s influence on the game was huge, forcing Rodgers to completely ignore the left side of the Seahawks' defense — and third-year receiver Jarrett Boykin, who was lined up opposite Sherman nearly all night. That meant the Green Bay offense operated all night without its full compliment of plays and players, and the diminished Packers attack never looked in danger of pulling close after Green Bay fell behind.</p> less

<p><big><b>4. Boring night for Sherman</b></big>
<p>Pity poor Richard Sherman. After all, the All-Pro hardly got any action Thursday night, targeted just once by Rodgers and the Packers' arial ... more

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<p><big><b>5. Seahawks don’t lose at CLink</b></big>
<p>The Seahawks opened the season in truly grand form, raising their Super Bowl XLVIII championship banner in front of a regular-season record 68,424 at CenturyLink Field. And their effort on Thursday night reminded everyone that the road to Super Bowl XLIX may run through Seattle, as well.</p>
<p>The Hawks fed off of the home crowd, and even though they fell behind early, they never seemed in danger of losing the game. This Seahawks team is made up of many of the players who put together the 14-game home winning streak from 2012 to '13, and it looks like it’s going to be another long season for opponents traveling to the Emerald City.</p> less

<p><big><b>5. Seahawks don’t lose at CLink</b></big>
<p>The Seahawks opened the season in truly grand form, raising their Super Bowl XLVIII championship banner in front of a regular-season record 68,424 at ... more

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<p><big><b>6. Hawks don’t look like they’ve lost their edge</b></big>
<p>Entering the season, many observers wondered if the Seahawks would exhibit the same kind of drive and focus they did last year en route to their Super Bowl victory. Everyone knows that repeating as Super Bowl champions isn’t easy, and it was natural to wonder how the Hawks would handle reaching the pinnacle of the NFL.</p>
<p>If Thursday’s game is any indication, they’re going to be alright.</p.
<p>Pete Carroll’s team looked as focused and hungry as ever, dominating for most of the night. A telling stat? The team committed just four penalties, half of what the Packers did.</p> less

<p><big><b>6. Hawks don’t look like they’ve lost their edge</b></big>
<p>Entering the season, many observers wondered if the Seahawks would exhibit the same kind of drive and focus they did last year en ... more

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What we learned: Seahawks kick off season in style, trounce Packers in NFL opener

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The Seattle Seahawks sent a concise message Thursday night to those wondering if perhaps the team had grown complacent after their win in Super Bowl XLVIII last season:

The Seahawks dominated Aaron Rodgers and a good Packers team Thursday night. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Nope.

The Seahawks dominated a very good Green Bay Packers team en route to a 36-16 victory in front of a raucous crowd at CenturyLink Field, serving notice to the rest of the NFL that this Seattle team is as dangerous as any in the league — and as good a candidate to repeat as champions as we’ve seen in a decade.

Seattle’s defense was as suffocating as fans have come to expect, limiting Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense to just 255 total yards. But it was the Hawks’ offense that shone on the national stage Thursday night, racking up 398 yards and looking as potent as it did at any point last season.

Check out the gallery above to see what stood out from the Seahawks’ effort, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson winds up to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson winds up to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett forces Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to fumble in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. A Packers player recovered the ball in the end zone, but was tackled for a safety on the play. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett forces Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to fumble in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. A Packers player ... more

Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman scores a touchdown ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. The ... more

Photo: Scott Eklund / AP

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, celebrates with Derrick Coleman, right, after Coleman scored a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, celebrates with Derrick Coleman, right, after Coleman scored a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, ... more

Photo: Stephen Brashear / AP

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch stands with his helmet off following a play against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch stands with his helmet off following a play against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP ... more

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, looks back after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, looks back after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott ... more

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Green Bay Packers defensive end Josh Boyd (93) grabs the jersey of Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, as Lynch runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Green Bay Packers defensive end Josh Boyd (93) grabs the jersey of Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, as Lynch runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. ... more

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson, right, talks with Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, left, on the field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson, right, talks with Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, left, on the field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay ... more

Photo: Stephen Brashear / AP

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An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman wears headphones as he walks on the field during warm-ups for the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman wears headphones as he walks on the field during warm-ups for the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP ... more

Photo: Stephen Brashear / AP

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A tiny 12th Man flag flaps over downtown Seattle in support of the home team during the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

A tiny 12th Man flag flaps over downtown Seattle in support of the home team during the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. ... more

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms-up on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms-up on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

A tiny 12th Man flag flaps over downtown Seattle in support of the home team during the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

A tiny 12th Man flag flaps over downtown Seattle in support of the home team during the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD / SEATTLEPI.COM

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, stands with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, left, during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, stands with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, left, during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in ... more

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, talks with head coach Pete Carroll, center, and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, right, during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Green Bay ... more

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

An aerial view over CenturyLink Field of the Seattle Seahawks season opener game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, September 4, 2014, in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 36-16. (Jordan ... more

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin stretches on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin stretches on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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Green Bay Packers' Eddie Lacy, left, and James Starks, right, walk on the field during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Green Bay Packers' Eddie Lacy, left, and James Starks, right, walk on the field during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen ... more

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, talks with Seahawks owner Paul Allen, left, before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, talks with Seahawks owner Paul Allen, left, before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in ... more

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris takes the field for warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris takes the field for warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Rapper Macklemore stands on the sideline before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Rapper Macklemore stands on the sideline before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks fans hold signs that read "Re-Pete" in reference to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and the team's goal to repeat as winners of the Super Bowl, as they cheer in the stands before an NFL football gameaagainst the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Seattle Seahawks fans hold signs that read "Re-Pete" in reference to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and the team's goal to repeat as winners of the Super Bowl, as they cheer in the stands before an ... more

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy, right, tries to avoid a tackle from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy, right, tries to avoid a tackle from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in ... more

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl championship banner is unveiled before an NFL football game between the Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl championship banner is unveiled before an NFL football game between the Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) runs in for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) runs in for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) celebrates after he ran in for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) celebrates after he ran in for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP ... more

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Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks with Mike Daniels (76) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks with Mike Daniels (76) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP ... more

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Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, ... more

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Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, ... more

Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP

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Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka (4) slaps hands with holder Jon Ryan in front of Green Bay Packers' Sam Shields (37) after Hauschka kicked a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka (4) slaps hands with holder Jon Ryan in front of Green Bay Packers' Sam Shields (37) after Hauschka kicked a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game, ... more

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Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn(30) dives in for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan, right, tries to stop him in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, ... more

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, second from left, looks toward the scoreboard as he sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) less

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, second from left, looks toward the scoreboard as he sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, ... more

Seattle Seahawks fans yell as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to call a play in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks fans yell as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to call a play in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball after avoiding a tackle from Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Brad Jones, lower right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball after avoiding a tackle from Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Brad Jones, lower right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, ... more

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Green Bay Packers' Eddie Lacy runs against the Seattle Seahawks early in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Green Bay Packers' Eddie Lacy runs against the Seattle Seahawks early in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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A giant Super Bowl championship banner is unfurled on the field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

A giant Super Bowl championship banner is unfurled on the field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Green Bay Packers Bryan Bulaga (75) lies on the field with an injury during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Green Bay Packers Bryan Bulaga (75) lies on the field with an injury during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, right, scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, right, scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in ... more

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Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) leaps as he runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) leaps as he runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, left, muffs the catch on a punt as Green Bay Packers' Davon House reaches for the ball in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks got possession. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, left, muffs the catch on a punt as Green Bay Packers' Davon House reaches for the ball in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. The ... more

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Officials signal possession following a play in the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Officials signal possession following a play in the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, left, prepares to catch a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas, left, prepares to catch a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' Datone Jones (95), Sam Shields (37), and Morgan Burnett (42) as he rushes in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund) less

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' Datone Jones (95), Sam Shields (37), and Morgan Burnett (42) as he rushes in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, ... more

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